Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) in Radiology

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

We are looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support human subject participation and regulatory compliance in research studies at the MRI Research Division in the Radiology Department of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. The CRC will support research studies, including NIH and industry funded research protocols, as well as the day-to-day operations of the Translational MRI Research Core.
Current studies include evaluating and optimizing techniques for MRI assessment of brain perfusion, glymphatic function and structure, as well as improving a new technology for quantitative imaging of myelin.
We are looking for a team player who would enjoy working with an energetic and diverse group of researchers on both scientific and clinical aspects of research.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Recruiting, screening, scheduling, and consenting human subjects

·         Preparing human subjects and assisting to position them on the scanner

·         Monitoring research protocols and working with research staff to accomplish research goals

·         Administering point of care tests such as pregnancy and creatinine tests to human subjects

·         Administering cognitive and behavioral assessments to human subjects

·         Collecting and entering data at study visits 

·         Maintaining and organizing study records, procedural documentation, and standard operating procedures. 

·         Preparing and maintaining regulatory documentation 

·         Performing quality assurance scans and quality control for point of care test supplies as required

·         Interfacing with current and potential users of the Core to plan and perform studies at the MRI Research Core

·         Reviewing and approving new study applications at the Core

·         Conducting and arranging MRI Research Safety training

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 0-1 year of related work experience required.

• Medical terminology.

• Working knowledge of computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies:

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.

Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful